If you live in the Seattle area and want to get a world-class jet blast of airplane knowledge, you are in luck!

Bernardo Malfitano, an aerospace engineer (aka rocket scientist) who works at a Boeing, is the instructor for this course. I happen to know Bernardo from my Boeing time and he’s an awesome guy. Talented engineer, private pilot, photo journalist… The course Understanding Airplanes is starting on April 14th, 2015. It will be 2 hours every Tuesday evening until June 2nd. Registration opens on March 15th, 2015.

Understanding Airplanes course

Set your calendar for this date if you live in Seattle and want to create a career in aerospace!

Course Description:

Designed for curious airplane enthusiasts, this course covers the basics of aerodynamics, airplane engines, and airplane structures. We’ll explore all kinds of airplane design features and why they were chosen: from biplanes to jetliners, from bushplanes to fighter jets. After looking at how airplanes evolved over the decades, we’ll talk about exciting experimental technologies currently shaping the airplanes of the future.